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Flights, Hotels, etc

This page provides basic information on traveling to the field school, including airlines, insurance, languages, and more. An extensive checklist is provided to enrolled students.

Note that for the field school, all in-country expenses are included (hotel, meals, transportation, insurance).

However if you chose to stay longer or explore the region, you might find useful this information on hotels, visas, etc.

INSURANCE

Students will be insured by HTH Worldwide as part of the program in Rwanda. The cost is included in the program fee. Click here for further info on insurance coverage during faculty-lead Study Abroad programs.

Additional insurance is optional and can be purchased through travel agents. This kind of additional insurance often covers baggage loss/delay, trip cancellation, and additional medical evacuation.

TIPS:

The best time to find cheap seats is Tuesdays 3pm

Shop for 1 person then buy for more together 4 (eg if you are looking for seats for 4 but 3 cheap seats available, then you pay the high price for all 4, instead of 3 cheap and 1 expensive, as a separate transaction/reservation)

Hotel Muhabura- $45 well-known local hang-out/meeting location, very basic, not very clean, best fish & frites (fish & chips) in Rwanda, good location near Park office and Karisoke Research Center office

Gorilla's Nest - $300 all meals and drinks included, stunning location near Volcanoes National park making it easy to access gorillas